speedily

/ˈspiːdəli/ (bre, ipa) · [spˈidəli] /ˈspiːdəli/ (ame, ipa) · [spˈidəli] /ˈspēdᵊl|ē How to pronounce speedily (audio) -də̇l|,  |i/ (ame, mw)

speedily — adverb

1. at a fast pace, or with very little waiting time before something is done.

1.副詞C1
釋義

at a fast pace, or with very little waiting time before something is done.

例句

Nkechi speedily packed the lunch boxes when rain hit the picnic.

verb + speedily for quick action

After the alarm sounded, Ramón speedily led the children out of the library.

formal adverb in an emergency response

同義詞
  • quickly

    the everyday choice in speech and writing; less formal than 'speedily'

  • promptly

    stresses that there is little delay after a request or event

  • rapidly

    often used for movement, growth, or change happening at a high rate

  • swiftly

    slightly literary and often suggests smooth, decisive movement

反義詞
  • slowly

    describes action that takes more time or moves at a low pace

  • belatedly

    stresses that the action happens later than it should

文法句型

verb + speedily

用法筆記

More formal than quickly, and common in writing about efficient action, urgent response, or service that happens without delay. In everyday conversation, speakers often choose quickly or right away instead.

常見錯誤

❌A speedily answer came from the office.
✅A speedy answer came from the office.
💡use the adjective 'speedy' before a noun; 'speedily' modifies a verb.
❌Please speedily to the front desk.
✅Please go to the front desk quickly.
💡'speedily' needs a verb to modify and cannot stand alone after 'please'.